TV Wall Mounting Kits and Brackets.

Flat Screen TV Wall Mounting Kits: Mount a TV on a Plaster Wall

The motorized wall mount is the grand daddy. It allows a tilt with a remote control, allowing optimal viewing with the push of a button.

The television is often resting on a bracket or shelf. This helps to keep your television safe and steady. The majority of wall mounts for your TV are meant to be installed on wood stud walls. When purchasing a wall mount for TVs, ensure that it will able to sustain the weight of your television as well as the size. Don’t purchase the lowest price, “knock-off” brands. Buy a mount that can sustain the weight of your television plus 100+ pounds for extra security. For example, the Evolution mounting system has been tested and all of their mounts can hold a maximum of 154 pounds, about five times the weight of a television. Also be positive that your television will fit in the mount.

Wall mounts have many features that are appealing to the user. The modular design can hold also unlimited possibilities. Some may have gas shocks for a smooth tilt adjustment. Also, an auto lock system can lock the screen into position and help prevent theft. Some mounts have a Cable Inlay System, or CIS, that will hide all the cables and wiring which makes your home system look beautiful. Having multiple pivot points can provide a good view for multiple users and can bring more convenience. There are also mounts for your speakers and DVD players.

Some brands of TV wall mounts stand out above the rest. Peerless or OmniMount are regarded as the best mounts for home theater systems. So how much will this all cost? Television wall mounts can run from $30 for your small TV to up to $500 for your larger ones. Speaker mounts can range from $20 to $120 while DVD or VCR mounts are $30 to $100.

 

TV Wall Mounting Kit Basics

Depending on the set up of your room, you may want a kit that allows the TV to swivel. There are products that have no moving parts, and others that allow the TV to angle, tilt, swivel, and even extend out from the wall on an arm. Generally, no moving parts mean flat TV wall mounts, allowing your television to hang closer to the wall, maintaining a slim appearance. However, you'll consider exactly where you want to place the TV, so you can choose a kit that allows you to get a perfect position. Mounting your flat screen television also gives you the option to hide it when it's not in use. There are several ways to do this. An inexpensive and easy solution is a customized art canvas that can be placed over the unit. This can be used during parties, when homeowners want to hide the TV to provide a more elegant appearance.

A more expensive option that is innovative and remarkable is hiding your television in a piece of furniture. At the touch of a button, the TV can be brought up from furniture, or down from the ceiling. A final aspect that you’ll want to consider is the other pieces in your home theater system. If you don’t have wireless technology with the DVD player, receiver, and other pieces, you need to consider what to do with the wires. You can get a wall mount TV shelf for the pieces. You can also hide the wires in a variety of ways.

Regardless of your budget or necessities, you’ll surely be able to find a mounting kit that is perfect for you. There are plenty of options, all of which emphasize how beautiful your flat screen television is! This is certain to add the perfect finishing touch on your room.